Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in California
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California earn an average of $69,050 a year. That is $2,370 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $71,420. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $87,360.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
Why people trust JobPayFacts
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in California, charted
Pay over time
Where California aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers work
Average pay by state
California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $71,420 | $34.34 |
| California | $69,050 | $33.20 |
| Arizona | $72,750 | $34.98 |
| Oregon | $67,820 | $32.61 |
Related jobs in California
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,060
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$52,850
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$58,160
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,000
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59,540
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,120
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers make in California?
The average is $69,050 a year, and the median is $63,640. That is $2,370 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $71,420.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$33.20 an hour on average; the median is $30.60.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($87,360), followed by Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($68,550). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($57,370).
How does California rank?
California ranks #8 of 22 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.